Senior Lecturer in Law (Education and Research)

Job title:

Senior Lecturer in Law (Education and Research)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time, permanent role is available from August 2025.The roleThe University of Exeter Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools with an international reputation for world-leading research and teaching. Currently ranked 15th in the UK by The Times (2025), the Law School is committed to furthering the goals of sustainable development and social justice through our teaching, research and impact-generating activities. Situated in the beautiful Streatham campus, the Law School has a strong tradition in EU law and socio-legal studies.The Law School is entering an exciting phase of expansion and future-facing growth. We are thus keen to appoint a Senior Lecturer (Education and Research) and are interested in candidates able to deliver teaching in any area of law, although expertise in one or more of the following would be desirable: Criminal Law; Company Law; Equity and Trusts; Land Law; Artificial Intelligence and the Law; Intellectual Property Law.About youYou will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in company law and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
• A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and modules
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners;
• Involvement in projects which develop impact
• A strong potential for research leadership
• A track record in refereed publications and success in significant grant capture;
• Relationships with external organisations and funders/ and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy * A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning DevonThe University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact the Head of School, Professor Caroline FournetJob title Senior Lecturer in Law (Education and Research) Job reference Q02087 Date posted 04/03/2025 Application closing date 31/03/2025 Location Exeter Salary The starting salary will be from £51,039 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours 36.5 Basis Full-time Job category/type Academic Attachments Job descriptionFaculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time, permanent role is available from August 2025.The roleThe University of Exeter Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools with an international reputation for world-leading research and teaching. Currently ranked 15th in the UK by The Times (2025), the Law School is committed to furthering the goals of sustainable development and social justice through our teaching, research and impact-generating activities. Situated in the beautiful Streatham campus, the Law School has a strong tradition in EU law and socio-legal studies.The Law School is entering an exciting phase of expansion and future-facing growth. We are thus keen to appoint a Senior Lecturer (Education and Research) and are interested in candidates able to deliver teaching in any area of law, although expertise in one or more of the following would be desirable: Criminal Law; Company Law; Equity and Trusts; Land Law; Artificial Intelligence and the Law; Intellectual Property Law.About youYou will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in company law and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
• A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and modules
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners;
• Involvement in projects which develop impact
• A strong potential for research leadership
• A track record in refereed publications and success in significant grant capture;
• Relationships with external organisations and funders/ and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy * A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning DevonThe University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact the Head of School, Professor Caroline Fournet

Expected salary

£51039 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:20:28 GMT

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